The United States carries out additional strikes against Iran, an official says, framing the operations as limited and defensive. According to reports, the official characterizes the strikes as “measured” and intended to help maintain a ceasefire. The action comes after former U.S. President Donald Trump denies that a deal involving the Strait of Hormuz is in place. The reports present the strikes as part of an effort to manage ongoing tensions while preserving the ceasefire, without providing further operational details. Both outlets rely on statements from the same U.S. official describing the rationale for the strikes, while the broader context centers on uncertainty over whether any Strait of Hormuz agreement exists. Overall, the two sources align on the core points: further U.S. strikes occur, an official describes them as defensive and designed to sustain the ceasefire, and Trump publicly denies any claimed deal related to the strategic waterway.